Senior Apple Platform Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Sr. Apple Platform Engineer to support our DCSA/OneIT program out of Quantico, VA.

Introduction

Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated IT professionals who will sustain, modernize and transform the enterprise IT capabilities of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).  The Air Force Space and Intel Business Group of SAIC is seeking a Senior Apple Platform Engineer to support a transformational infrastructure program for DCSA.

SAIC is proud to be supporting DCSA in safeguarding our nation's information.  DCSA is the designated oversight authority on the accreditation of classified facilities, information systems, and the insider threat program.  This involves security oversight of more than 10,000 companies and approximately 13,000 facilities involved in classified work throughout the DoD and 31 Federal agencies.

Specifically, on the DCSA One IT program, SAIC will provide an enterprise IT solution that delivers highly secured and adaptable IT infrastructure, provides customer support, an cutting-edge technologies that support operations and advance the DCSA mission under a single IT environment (i.e., One IT).

This role requires a strong background in macOS endpoint administration, mobile device management, Jamf Pro, endpoint security, and DoD compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will be capable of managing Apple systems in a secure enterprise environment, supporting mission users, enforcing configuration baselines, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and DoD cybersecurity standards.

Job Description

 Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage the Apple platform infrastructure (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS) within a classified, high-security government environment. 
• Lead technical initiatives to deploy, configure, and maintain Apple hardware and software at scale, ensuring uptime and availability in secure settings. 
• Develop and deploy scalable solutions using enterprise management tools such as Jamf Pro, Apple Business Manager (ABM), or equivalent. 
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks, ensuring all Apple platforms conform to government-mandated policies and cyber governance standards (e.g., STIGs, CIS benchmarks, or related secure configuration baselines). 
• Maintain expert-level understanding and provide lifecycle management of the Apple ecosystem, including operating system updates, patch management, and security configurations. 
• Create customized scripts (e.g., shell, Python, or Swift) for automation, deployment, and configuration management tasks. 
• Engineer solutions to assist with identity management integration, such as SSO (e.g., Okta, Active Directory, or PKI deployments on Apple platforms). 
• Troubleshoot complex MacOS and iOS issues while working across cross-functional teams to provide seamless support to end users.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to participate in security audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident response for Apple endpoints. 
• Document workflows, technical designs, and operational guides for both technicians and end users to ensure clear communication of platform capabilities and processes. 
• Work closely with data security and compliance teams to monitor Apple device adherence to agency-mandated security policies.  
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in Apple technologies, tools, and government compliance requirements. Provide recommendations for innovation and modernization strategies.